Bakersfield Marathon

Sun, Apr 4, 2027, 6:02 AM PDT

Location: Bakersfield, CA; Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave, 93301
Type: RUN

Official registration Past results (if available)

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Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.

Distances & registration

7 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1K
Sat, Apr 3, 7:02 AM PDT · From $11.60
Opens Apr 6, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Apr 2, 2027, 5:40 AM PDT
5K
Sun, Apr 4, 7:02 AM PDT · From $31.74
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 3, 2027, 3:49 AM PDT
6.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 4, 7:02 AM PDT · From $42.34
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 3, 2027, 3:40 AM PDT

+ 4 more options

13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 4, 7:02 AM PDT · From $74.14
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 2, 2027, 7:59 PM PDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 4, 6:02 AM PDT · From $95.34
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 5:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 3, 2027, 2:59 AM PDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 4, 7:02 AM PDT · From $54.00
Opens Mar 22, 2026, 7:35 PM PDT · Closes Mar 27, 2027, 8:29 PM PDT
400 Yards
Sat, Apr 3, 7:02 AM PDT · From $11.60
Opens Apr 7, 2026, 6:41 AM PDT · Closes Apr 2, 2027, 5:15 AM PDT

The course

From the organizer

Join us for the 10th Annual Bakersfield Marathon, Finishing at the historic Kern County Museum. This event takes participants on a point to point course through Bakersfield’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. With well-stocked aid stations and a lively post-race festival, this is a race-day experience you won’t want to miss!